Whats the meaning of germ-line encoded?

Question

I know roughly what germline cells are but what is the process of germ-line encoding??

Answer 1

Germ-line encoded refers to sequences that are found in gamete producing cells. As such, these sequences are passed into gametes and into future genereations.

Mutations occur all the time, but only individual cells. If a mutation occurs in non germ-line cell it's essentially a dead end. However if the mutation occurs in a germ-line cell it is part of the reproductive chain and subject to selection and evolution.

Answer 2

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